The best restaurants in Essen
Nelson Müller cooks for the stomach, mind and soul. His expressive dishes - sturgeon cannelloni with black salsify salad and beurre blanc ice cream - provide lasting inspiration. The vegetarian menu is also superb.
Chef Tobias Weyers is leading the kitchen into a new era under patron Knut Hannappel with a high affinity for products and a love for detail. The high value placed on herbs and vegetables is also remarkable.
The power duo Kristina Weinem and Sascha Nick manage the feat of fusing sophisticated dining with a living room atmosphere. Four or seven courses are cooked up in a refined but unpretentious manner.
Rino Frasetti lives and loves hospitality. His restaurant - an institution! - is the epitome of fine Italian cuisine. And the prices are accordingly high. But it's worth it for the gnocchi in truffle cream alone.
The Imhoff family's flair for cultivated hospitality is evident in both large and small details. The cuisine shines with classic craftsmanship and fine ingredients, dynamic according to the seasons.
Brasserie cuisine à la Nelson Müller not far from the Michelin-starred restaurant. The menu includes all kinds of uncomplicated dishes such as veal currywurst, fried codfish and original Swabian cheese spaetzle.
Unpretentious brasserie cuisine within walking distance of the Philharmonie. Pulpo, porcini mushroom ravioli and tartare de bœuf are served with Sancerre or a glass of Champagne. Comfortable benches, elegant flair.
With their restaurant, Anissa and Gaspare Lucente show that Italian cuisine can do so much more than just pizza. Pasta is also a must, such as tagliolini with pancetta, Swiss chard and parmesan.